[ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] Never heard of you– ever
[ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] You must not be as important as you believe yourself to be (◠‿◠✿)
[ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] I didn’t realize I’d be moving into a house with someone as egotistical as you
[ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] Are you sure you’re not twelve or something?
[ msg: ??? ] listen here
[ msg: ??? ] I’ll have you know that I graduated from high school and am one of the most popular celebrities of our day and age
[ msg: ??? ] you, my friend, actually no not my friend, must be living under a rock
[ msg: ??? ] I solid rock that confines everything deep deep deep down under the earths surface, farther down to the depths of hell to not know who I am
[ msg: ??? ] I didn’t realize I’d be moving into a house with someone as sheltered and uncultured as you :-)
[ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] Pedo?
[ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] excuse me?
[ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] what do you think you are?
[ ✉ → Actual Byuntae ] what apples? what is wrong with you?
[ msg: ??? ] excuse me? “WHAT”?
[ msg: ??? ] i think you’re mistaken to say “WHO”
[ msg: ??? ] and yes I am the great Xander kung.
[ msg: ??? ] and apples bc you need to be healthy
[ msg: ??? ] idk who you are, but just by that attitude I can tell you don’t eat healthy
[ msg: ??? ] you’re just full of salt...bc ur salty :-)))
[ ✉ → Random Roomie ] you “no likey”?
[ ✉ → Random Roomie ] are you 12?
[ ✉ → Random Roomie ] do you even actually know what a byuntae is?
[ msg: ??? ] I’m of legal age for your information
[ msg: ??? ] don’t get too excited pedo
[ msg: ??? ] and yes i know what im not, a byuntae
[ msg: ??? ] :-) how do you like them apples
[ ✉ → Random Roomie ] what tent are you in?
[ ✉ → Random Roomie ] i’m bored
[ ✉ → Random Roomie ] keep me company? (◠‿◠✿)
[ msg: ??? ] yeah im gonna pass
[ msg: ??? ] you sound like a stalker
[ msg: ??? ] me no likey
[ msg: ??? ] hug the tent or something
[ msg: ??? ] byuntae
Xander rolled his eyes to the back of his head. It had taken them longer than expected to set up their tent and all he wanted to do was sleep. Being released just a few days before from the hospital, he had a cast placed around his right arm, bandaged temporarily so that he could participate in the event. The doctors, gave him well written instructions on what he could and couldn’t do, moreover “shouldn’t” do, and allowed him to appear on camera. It was his first time meeting Alexander, which made him even more irritated. It wasn’t that the guy was a bad guy, in fact, Xander thought her was pretty nice. The problem was, was that the guy barely spoke a full out conversation to him. You’d think he’d try to spend every waking moment talking to me. Because you know, I’m the great Xander Kung and everyone wants to talk to me. But no, Alex wasn’t like that. To ease the tension, Xander thought to push more conversation. “Hey, you aren’t too bad at roughing it aren’t you?” he asked trying to hold a smile without making things awkward.
Xander threw a mild fit as he looked down at his clock. It was official, he had been up for exactly 48 hours; having no rest or breaks in between from his hectic schedule, he quickly rushed the autograph session he was in. Giving his manager a look of disgust, he managed to pull through just a bit longer to wave off the remaining fans. This hadn’t been the first time that his schedule overlapped, but it was beginning to feel unbearable.
“Hyung, can we please rest for a second? Allow me to sleep for an hour at least?” he asked as him and his other members entered the van. “Oi oi, you and your prince-like demands. You have ten minutes to sleep on our way to the radio station, just hold in for another two hours” was all he could reply. Xander kept a firm grip on his hands as he resisted from breaking off the seat in front of him. Taejoon, the leader, looked up and blinked multiple times at the male. With little comfort all he could do was scoff. “Wah. Maknae have enough? I’ve been at this for several years day in and day out. You can’t handle a two nighter?” Taejoon let out a breath of air as it soon became dense in the car. “Don’t take it personally Xander-ah. But you should be greatful that the company is allowing you to do multiple events, especially with your young age. The drama’s, movie debut, our comeback? All those at once? You’re all anyone in K-pop is talking about. Trust me, your efforts and all nighters will be worth it in the end” he said before giving a pat on the back. Just as the van was about to pull away from the curb, a female with outstretched bangs across her forehead, and short legs came up to the window.
“Wait. Oppa, I’m one of your biggest fans! Please take my gift” she said bowing down and holding out a box. Jaehyun, one of the playboy members, looked up and nodded. “For me? You shouldn’t have” he said smirking. Before he could grab the box, the girl grabbed it back. “NO” she shrieked. “It’s only for Xander oppa. Good Luck on your movie oppa” she smiled, handing the box towards Xander before scurrying away. “Do you see what I mean? All the fans love you” Taejoon laughed.
After the long enduring the radio program, Xander could feel his eyelids sagging. “Alright. Off to meet the editor of the music video~” the manager spoke up delightfully. All heads sighed and complained softly, while Xander burned with anger. “You said that two hours ago hyung. When can we sleep? When can I sleep?”
“In due time. Soon” with the vague response, Xander couldn’t help but bust away from the group. Even the shouts from his other members and demands from his managers, he couldn’t dare waste another minute around them. All he wanted to do was return to the roommate house and sleep in a comfier bed. Growing hungry, he turned to the last resort. The pieces of candy the fangirl from before left. Pulling it towards his lips he could already taste the pungent puckering feeling of the sour tweet. Popping it in his mouth, he found it rather odd, it was sweet yet plain. Just as he rounded the corner, he sense something weird behind him; almost as if someone was following closely. Quickening his pace, he began to casually whistle to himself while sticking his hands into his pockets.
“Shit. Hyung catches up quickly” he muttered in his head as he turned the next street. He was sure of it that his manager was the one behind the creepy followings. Coming to a stop light, he noticed he was two blocks from the roommate house. Quickening himself, he felt the presence growing stronger. “Hyung you can stop now. I’m back where I should be, and I intend to sleep whether you like it or-” a sudden push made him stumble as he turned to see the darkened figure.
You aren’t hyung.
He shouted in his mind, flooding a surge of panic through his head. Before he could stand and run, his vision began to blur. As he fell to the floor, he spotted a figure, one with a long skirt, and a dark grin across their face.
[ Breaking News: Youngest member of popular idol group, ACME, suffers a near fatal accident. 18 year old, Xander Kung, has been spotted a block away from the roommates home, unconscious and abandoned without a trace. It is said that Xander was scheduled to return from a radio interview before returning to the roommate house. No witnesses have been identified, nor evidence of an assault. Police are investigating further for more information on this mystery. ]
She gave the man a look of weary tiredness, a bit weary of his constant attitude. “Calling me a hag is so low, you child.” Miyeon spat back. At his threat, her face did not falter. “Do you really think that scares me? Cha Miyeon? Me?” She continued to repeat the word ‘me’ in disbelief (and slight offense) that he would believe that fans were the most of her worries. “You really don’t know who I am.”
Xander rolled his eyes. “You dare be rude to the great Xander Kung? Wench, bow down to me” he said pointing at his feet. “You’re a peasant. But I am a greek god. If you keep belittling me like this then I can’t guarantee you will be blinded by my hotness” he smirked. “It’s okay, really. Many girls try to deny me, but I know they are totally in love with me”.
She glared at the other, both in disgust and anger. “Xander Kung, you’re actually horrible.” Though initially she’d done her best to be kind to the boy as he’d settled in, those days were now long gone. Now she considered herself to be more comfortable with the boy, while he considered him self even more comfortable. “If you don’t get me that box of food I’ll– I’ll–” She had no idea of what she would say, which was why her words that followed surprised her. “I’ll tell everyone that you’re so afraid of riding a skateboard that you need to cling onto me for support.” Her whisper was more of a hiss as she leaning in towards the other to speak the venomous words.
Xander dropped his napkin as he darted his eyes in the direction of Miyeon. “You wouldn’t dare you hag” he said eyeing her out even harder. “My fans are gonna think I’m weak, and helpless, and ooooh you will pay” he said trying to sound threatening, though deep inside he was worried. “Fine, then you’ll feel the wrath of my fans once they find out you had an exclusive dinner with me and my band members a few nights ago” he said crossing his arms.
“Not again.” She mumbled under breathe, heaving a heavy sigh just moments following. “Must you always pull that card?” Miyeon huffed. Of the idols in the house, Xander seemed to be home a lot more often. This had only offered him a bundle of opportunities to poke fun at the smaller girl. “I’m hungry and grumpy and kinda wanna kick you right now– but we’re on television.”
Xander smirked while glancing at a nearby camera plastered against the ceiling. “Thank you producers for saving my soul” he said dramatically before gazing back at the girl. “It was a blessing that I was brought into this world right? You’re lucky enough to even be in the presence of mwah” he said licking his fingers from finishing his food. Miyeon was still left hungry.
She rolled her eyes irritably at the boy. It was so like him to bring up her height on a daily basis. She couldn’t help that she was just a lot shorter than the average person in Korea. Through her teens she’d gone from speaking to most at eye level, to needing to look up as she spoke in order to maintain eye contact. “You’re not that much taller than me!” Miyeon snapped, turning back to reach for the box of macaroni.
Still chewing a piece of his roll, he stood up almost immediately, walking besides her to show what puberty had to offer. “See this?” he asked while raising his hands, holding it over his head. “There is a fine line, way over your head showing that I am taller. Not only that, but I am taller by A LOT” he said resting his case and taking a firm seat back at the counter. “Have fun trying to reach macaroni” he giggled while poking at his roll once more.
farris frowned, crossing her arms as she gave up on the cabinet. she moved to sit down, “it’s not my fault i’m small, okay?” she huffed, shaking her head. “i’m not even that short! i’m almost 160cm i’ll have you know.” she spoke matter-of-factly, pouting at the boy. “don’t call me shorty. i’m not that short, okay?”
Xander laughed as he set down his fork. He didn’t mean for her to take his comment so literally. “Chill. I was only poking fun. If you were really determined to get that food then you’d try harder, find a way around an obstacle; better yet, overcome the obstacle” he pointed out. From what seemed like simple breakfast had turned into a philosophical morning session.
Yoona laughed, shaking her head. “Not really sheltered– my parents probably thought it was a waste after they’d already installed a theater in the left wing of the house.” She moved her finger to scroll through the homescreen. “But I think Netflix is way cooler”
At his response, Yoona beamed. “There’s nothing wrong with loving children movies! I cried watching Toy Story 3 and probably every Disney classic ever.” Immediately she launched into a passionate description of her favorite Disney character, eyes sparkling with more life than she had ten minutes ago. In the middle of a deep explanation on the subject of fairies, Yoona stopped. “Sorry, I must be boring you to death right now.” She said sheepishly.
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Xander hadn’t realized, but he couldn’t keep his eyes off the girl. “Not at all, it’s no bore. Trust me, if you were boring me to death I would have jumped out of that window already” he laughed while pointing towards the nearby sill. “If you like them as much as I do then we should watch something kid friendly” he suggested, hoping that she would take into consideration that he wanted to watch a kid movie as well. “What haven’t you watched, maybe then we could watch something new” Xander found that hard to say considering that he had watched almost every disney, pixar, kid show on the planet. By the looks of Yoona’s face he was sure she was having a difficult time choosing what she hadn’t watched too.
Xander watched as his roommate struggled to reach something from the kitchen cabinet. He found it amusing that they were struggling as he bit into his warm breakfast. When he finally decided that they had enough he spoke up. “Maybe if you were a few inches taller than you’d reach it shorty” he teased while stuffing his face with another bite of his cinnamon roll.
Yoona followed Xander’s instructions obediently, propping her foot on a stray cushion. She smiled up at him before looking away, embarrassed. “Sorry for being such a burden. You really don’t have to do this you know… Cleaning my wound was more than enough.” Xander must have been in the middle of something before her accident made him rush over. Not to mention that it was pretty dark outside– he must be tired. “Ah, I’ve never seen a Netflix before.” She remarked curiously, craning her neck to get a better look. “I’m guessing it’s some kind of online theater?” As the screen flashed with various movie titles, Yoona’s eyes widened in wonder. “There’s so many to choose from! Let’s just go with your favorite.”
Xander snapped his head back to face the girl. “Wha- You don’t know what Netflix is???? Are you sheltered? Did you hit your head while dropping that?” he asked pointing down at the floor while keeping his eyes on her. Handing her his phone, he allowed her to scroll through the choices. When he realized she was struggling to make a decision, he decided to add in.
“I like old action movies...and occasionally the children movies...don’t tell anyone” he said shyly.
[ msg → kung fu jackass ] omg are you going soft on me
[ msg → kung fu jackass ] thats disgusting
[ msg → kung fu jackass ] like
[ msg → kung fu jackass ] dont u ever
[ msg: jaek from statefarm ] ...no
[ msg: jaek from statefarm ] stfu
[ msg: jaek from statefarm ] i dont get soft
[ msg: jaek from statefarm ] soft is for marshmallows
[ msg: jaek from statefarm ] do i look like a fucking marshmallow???
Yoona felt another wave of nausea wash over her. Diagnosed with unnaturally low blood pressure, it made even the smallest cuts and burns a pain to deal with. Any form of blood loss wasn’t good for her, especially since her wounds healed slower than most.
Yoona sucked in her breath, feeling Xander’s hands on her cheek. Since when did he get so close? Half remembering her doctor’s words, Yoona shakily let out the breath she was holding and slowly began to breath in and out. When she felt her heart and brain return to its normal pace, her eyes fluttered open. “Ah– yes, I’m fine.” She murmured, hastily rubbing away the tears with the ends of her sleeve. A moment later she paused to shyly peer up at him. “Sorry for making you worry.”
When she was all bandaged up, Xander couldn’t help but feel completely relieved. Never in his life had he felt so scared for a girl. Quickly he helped her up, directing her down onto her bed. “Elevate it, and don’t move it too much” he instructed while sitting beside her. “I’m going to take care of you from now on...because you’re going to do something reckless to yourself if I’m not watching you” he concluded. Pulling out his phone, he began pressing buttons against his screen. When he was finished, he flipped the screen over for her to watch. “What do you want to watch? We’ll distract your pain with a movie” he suggested while showing all the movies available on Netflix.
